O’FALLON CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
August 7, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gary Graham, who then led “The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.”
Philip Goodwin, City Clerk, called the roll: Nila Grogan, excused; Mary Schmidt, present; Ed True, present; Becky Henry, present; Rick Reckamp, present; Jerry Mouser, present; Tom Bequette, present; Allen Medford, present; Michael Bennett, present; Dennis Renner, present; Jason Boone, present; Ned Drolet, present; John West, present; Jerry Albrecht, present. A quorum was declared present.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by E. True to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2006, meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
RESIDENTS:
Mayor Graham invited any residents of O’Fallon who would like to speak to the Council to step to the microphone. No one responded.
REPORTS:
Clerk’s Report: City Clerk Phil Goodwin presented two requests:
1. Request from O’Fallon Homecoming Association to conduct a raffle from August 11, 2006 – August 13, 2006. They also request permission to conduct a parade on August 12, 2006, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. A request to sell alcohol during the Homecoming event was also submitted.
2. Request from O’Fallon United Church of Christ to conduct a raffle from August~2006~– December 2006.
Motion was made by R.~Reckamp and seconded by E. True to approve both requests. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Report:
Ted Shekell, Director of Planning and Zoning, introduced Jennifer Howland as the new Assistant City Planner.
Mayor Graham stated that the Thunderbirds would perform an air show this weekend, August~12 and 13, at Scott Air Force Base. They will also be at the City’s Public Safety Facility on the morning of August 11 to meet the public.
Mayor Graham recommended the reappointment of Gary Vosburgh to the Board of Police and Fire Commission. Motion was made by J. Albrecht and seconded by J.~Boone to approve the reappointment. All ayes. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by D. Renner to consider the Omnibus Rule for Resolution Items 1-9. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by D.~Renner to approve Resolution Items~1-9.
ITEM 1 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with SIUE for Mapping for Professional Services to Provide Mapping of Pavement Features not to Exceed $6,000
ITEM 2 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Precision Controls for the Telemetry/Control Upgrades, WWTP Main Lift Station not to exceed $14,825
ITEM 3 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Gonzalez Companies for Professional Services for Sewer Flow Motor Procurement and Training in the amount of $37,500
ITEM 4 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Gonzalez Companies for Professional Engineering Services for Milburn School Road Water Main, Phase 2 Design in an amount not to exceed $54,900
ITEM 5 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Hoelscher Engineering for Finalization of Professional Services Associated with the Development of Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling for FEMA-Related Floodplain Map Modifications and Revisions not to exceed $38,900
ITEM 6 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Hoelscher Engineering for Professional Services Associated with the Surveying and Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis of the Cambridge Condominium Detention Basin at a cost not to exceed $8,500
ITEM 7 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Hoelscher Engineering for the Survey of Cedar Street at a cost not to exceed $7,600
ITEM 8 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Arcturis for Professional Planning Services to Conduct a Visual Preference Survey and Prepare Residential Design Standards
ITEM 9 – Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Non-Inclusive Utility Easement at the Community Family Sports Park
ROLL CALL: M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
1st Readings
Motion was made by A.~Medford and seconded by R.~Reckamp to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 10.
ITEM 10 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 52, Section 52.080, 52.081, 52.082, and 52.083 Regarding Water Rates
ROLL CALL: E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 11.
ITEM 11 – Ordinance Adopting an Official Comprehensive Plan, Official Map and Standards Governing the Development
N.~Drolet noted that Objective 5 in the Comprehensive Plan states the City should develop at least one additional overpass or underpass railroad crossing, and it later specifies the railroad overpass should be at Porter Road. He expressed concern with naming the location of the overpass until a more comprehensive study could be conducted than the April 1999 study upon which this decision is being based.
Motion was made by N.~Drolet and seconded by R.~Reckamp to amend the Comprehensive Plan on Page 52, Chapter~4, The Transportation Plan, 5.2 Key Recommendations by removing the location of Porter Road and instead say “location to be determined.”
Mayor Graham indicated he didn’t want any money spent on a new study until funds are available for a new overpass and an agreement has been reached with the railroad.
ROLL CALL: B.~Henry, nay; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E.~True, aye. Ayes – 12; Nays~–~1. Motion carried.
Motion was made by M.~Bennett and seconded by D. Renner to remove Item 2, the Ashland Avenue extension, from the list of short-term projects. He stated this would ultimately result in a new stoplight on Hartman Lane and cause further congestion. He also expressed concern with the extension stimulating commercial development in that area.
The Mayor stated the Ashland Avenue extension is important to the City of O’Fallon. Regarding concerns about removal of the walking trail, he said the trail would not be eliminated -- it would be moved. He also noted that heavy commercial development is not present on the Fairview Heights portion of Ashland Drive. Finally, he stated that if Central School builds a new school in that area, it would need adequate access and an additional stoplight for safety reasons. Over the past few weeks, the City has met with Caseyville; and they may be willing to sell the right-of-way. Mayor Graham recommended the City secure that right-of-way if the opportunity arises.
R.~Reckamp said the Ashland Avenue extension would allow all the residents of that area to travel east and west without having to contend with traffic on Hartman Lane and Highway~50. He also noted Central School opposed Stone Bridge Villas because there were no single-family homes in that development and it targeted older adults. However, the Ashland Avenue extension will open up the possibility for some SR-1 and SR-2 developments, which will place more students in the school district.
D.~Renner stated Central School is opposed to additional multi-family developments in its district. He expressed concern that the Ashland Avenue extension would, in fact, create more multi-family for that district.
ROLL CALL: R.~Reckamp, nay; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, nay; A.~Medford, nay; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, nay; N.~Drolet, nay; J.~West, nay; J.~Albrecht, nay; M.~Schmidt, nay; E.~True, nay; B.~Henry, nay. Ayes – 3; Nays~–~10. Motion failed.
Regarding the initial motion for Resolution Item 11:
ROLL CALL: J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, nay; D.~Renner, nay; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye. Ayes – 11; Nays~–~2. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J. Albrecht to place on 1st Reading Ordinance Item 12.
ITEM 12 – Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Creating a New Article IX Regarding Planned Uses
ROLL CALL: T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
2nd Readings
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by J.~West to approve 2nd Reading Ordinance Item 13.
ITEM 13 – Ordinance Approving a Pre-Development Agreement in Connection with a Proposed Special Service Area Number Seven (East Side of Greenmount Road)
ROLL CALL: A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, nay; D.~Renner, nay; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, nay; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye. Ayes – 10; Nays – 3. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford to approve 2nd Reading Ordinance Item 14.
ITEM 14 – Ordinance Amending Chapter 77, Braeswood Trails, 1st Addition
N.~Drolet objected to the development having only one entrance and no access to the adjacent development.
ROLL CALL: M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, nay; N.~Drolet, nay; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, nay; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, nay; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye. Ayes – 9; Nays – 4. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. Mouser and seconded by A. Medford to approve 2nd Reading Ordinance Item 15.
ITEM 15 – Ordinance Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, Planned Use Development known as Cornerstone
ROLL CALL: D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
ITEM 16 – Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of the Savannah Hills Annex Subdivision (Placed on hold.)
ITEM 17 – Ordinance Amending Ordinance 623, Zoning, PUD known as “Shoppes at Green Mount – Lot 6” (Placed on hold.)
STANDING COMMITTEES:
Community Development: J. Mouser stated they met on July 31, and the minutes were included in the packets.
Motion was made by J.~Mouser and seconded by A.~Medford to accept the revised building elevations for the KFC/Texaco redevelopment PUD approved July 6, 2004.
M.~Bennett raised discussion regarding the revisions and the procedures for approval. T.~Shekell said the project’s site plan is unchanged; however, the building elevation changed somewhat. Therefore, he wanted the modifications to come before the Council to ensure the Council felt consistency with the original plan was still being met. Staff recommended approval.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Their next meeting will be held August 14, 2006, at 6~p.m.
Public Works: A. Medford said they met on July 24, 2006; and he had three motions coming from that meeting.
Motion was made by A.~Medford and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the proposal from Vandevanter Engineering for the Emergency Purchase of Lincoln Farm Lift Station Pump in the amount of $9,642.00.
ROLL CALL: J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by A.~Medford and seconded by J. Mouser to approve the proposal from Munie for the overseeding of Public Safety Building greenspace in the amount of $10,584.00
ROLL CALL: N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion was made by A.~Medford and seconded by J.~Albrecht to approve the low bid from National Waterworks for the Water Department supplies in the Amount of $67,206.
ROLL CALL: J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Their next meeting would be August 28, 2006, at 7~p.m.
Public Safety: E. True stated their next meeting would be August 14, 2006, at 7~p.m.
Finance/Administration: J. West stated they met on July~24, 2006, and before tonight’s meeting to discuss Warrant~117.
Motion was made by J.~West and seconded by R.~Reckamp to approve Gifts for Individuals in the amount of $866.54.
ROLL CALL: J.~Albrecht, aye; M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, abstain; J.~West, aye. Ayes – 12; Abstain~_~1. Motion carried.
Motion was made by J. West and seconded by R. Reckamp to approve Warrant 117 in the amount of $1,541,744.29.
ROLL CALL: M.~Schmidt, aye; E. True, aye; B.~Henry, aye; R.~Reckamp, aye; J.~Mouser, aye; T.~Bequette, aye; A.~Medford, aye; M.~Bennett, aye; D.~Renner, aye; J.~Boone, aye; N.~Drolet, aye; J.~West, aye; J.~Albrecht, aye. All ayes. Motion carried.
Their next meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.
M.~Bennett asked if a running subtotal could be disclosed for Gifts for Individuals to ensure the limits are not exceeded. J.~West said that information would be provided in the future.
Parks/Environment: J.~Albrecht stated their next meeting would be August~14, 2006, at 5~p.m. He noted the meeting is beginning earlier to allow for a tour of the new park. Everyone should meet at the new park site at 5 p.m. J.~Albrecht commended City staff for the excellent work they do on the Quarterly Report. He said it is an outstanding summary of what is taking place in the City, and he encouraged residents to read it.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
Mayor Graham said storm debris could be taken to the new family sports park on Obernuefemann Road. Follow the barricades to the back of the park to deposit debris.
The Mayor indicated he and members of the Chamber were in Washington, D.C. last week where there are 900 new jobs being relocated to Scott AFB in the near future. The salaries of these jobs range from $70,000 to $100,000+. The Chamber made a presentation regarding our community, and they were met with a very favorable response.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made by R.~Reckamp and seconded by J.~West to adjourn. All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
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Philip A. Goodwin, City Clerk
Minutes taken by
Sharon L. Wisely, Transcriptionist
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